A Quick Glance

CompTIA A+ is an entry-level certification which provides fundamental understanding of core IT technologies and support skills. Designed for those new to IT, CompTIA A+ is a prerequisite for many support and administration jobs, and because it's vendor-neutral, it can be used anywhere, in any industry.

Our CompTIA A+ course consists of 5 days of rigorous preparation for the CompTIA A+ exam, providing a full understanding of today's technologies and how to use them. This includes PC components, networking devices and operating systems such as Windows.

 

Who should take this course

  • Service Desk Analyst
  • Data Support Technician
  • Help Desk Tech
  • Desktop Support Administrator
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • End User Computing Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Help Desk Technician
  • Associate Network Engineer
  • System Support Specialist
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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites, but basic knowledge of IT and networking is recommended.

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What Will You Learn

CompTIA A+ covers the following technologies:

  • Hardware
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Networking
  • Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
  • Security
  • Mobile Devices
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Operational Procedures
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What's included

  Course Overview

CompTIA A+ certification requires the passing of two exams: 220-1001 and 220-1002. 

220-1001 covers mobile devices, networks, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing. 220-1002 covers operating systems, security, software troubleshooting and operating procedures.

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  Course Content

  • Module 1: PC Components
  • Module 2: Portable Computers
  • Module 3: Operating Systems
  • Module 4: PC Support
  • Module 5: Printers and Scanners
  • Module 6: Networking
  • Module 7: PC Support Industry
  • Module 8: Configuring and Troubleshooting the OS
  • Module 9: Network Support
  • Module 10: PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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CompTIA Training

What is CompTIA Certification?

CompTIA is the Computing Technology Industry Association. Created in 1982, among other duties it issues professional IT certifications for those who pass exams. CompTIA’s certifications are issued in over 120 countries and it has provided certifications to 2.2 million people.

 

Steps for achieving CompTIA certification with us:

  • The first step is to enrol onto one of our CompTIA certification courses. These are:
    • CompTIA A+ - Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of IT hardware, technologies and operating systems
    • CompTIA Security+ - Specialise in network security and learn the core skills required to solve problems and maintain cybersecurity
    • CompTIA Network+ - Learn how to configure, manage and administrate networks
  • Choose from online, classroom or virtual training.
  • Once you’ve finished your course and are ready, use the provided exam voucher to book your exam.

 

Advantages of CompTIA certification

  • Industry-recognised and respected
  • Aligned to specific IT career paths and employer expectations
  • Provides core skills which can be used with any technology, hardware or software
  • Join a community of IT professionals with exclusive access to materials and advice to help you in your career

 



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About Preston

Preston is the managerial centre of Lancashire, England. Preston's nearby region provided a sign of ancient Roman actions. These actions are in the form of a Roman road which headed to a camp at Walton-le-Dale. Textiles have been shaped since the mid-13th century. Flemish weavers who established in the area in the 14th period aided grow the industry. In the early-18th century, Edmund Calamy tagged Preston as a pretty town. It is due to the profusion of nobility in it called Proud Preston. Sir Richard Arkwright, the originator of the rotating frame, was born in the town.  Preston was a boomtown of the Industrial Revolution. It gratifies a populated engineering centre, with large industrial plants. The town's textile sector chop into fatal weakening from the mid-20th period. Peston has confronted similar tests to other post-industrial northern cities.

 Climate:

The weather of Preston is of a moderate nautical type with a narrow range of temperatures. Being close to the Irish Sea, this is more marked than parts to the south and east of Preston. The official Met Office climate position is situated at Moor Park which is 1 mile north of the city centre. 

The complete high logged at the weather station was 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) during August 1990. In October 2011, a new best October high temperature of 26.9 °C was standard.

The absolute least is −13.3 °C (8.1 °F), registered during February 1969. The lowermost temperature in recent years was −9.2 °C (15.4 °F) during December 2010. Annual rainfall just under 1000 mm per year, with over 1 mm of rain falling on 150 days. All averages mention to the period 1971–2000.

 Religion:

Preston has a strong Roman Catholic Christian history. With one of the projected origins of its name coming from 'Priests town'. The lamb on the city shield is a scriptural image of Jesus Christ.  The PP on the city protection stances for Prince of Peace. 

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